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"symbolab_question": "EQUATION#-\\csc(x)=1"
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"default": "x=\\frac{3π}{2}+2πn",
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"title": "$$-\\csc\\left(x\\right)=1{\\quad:\\quad}x=\\frac{3π}{2}+2πn$$",
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Solution
Solution
+1
Degrees
Solution steps
Divide both sides by
Divide both sides by
Simplify
General solutions for
periodicity table with cycle:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for -csc(x)=1 ?
The general solution for -csc(x)=1 is x=(3pi)/2+2pin